Description
This skillet lasagna recipe offers a quicker way to enjoy the flavors of traditional lasagna without the hassle of layering. With a delicious blend of beef, cheeses, and herbs, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Cheese Mixture:
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- 3/4 cup part-skim cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Meat Sauce:
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- 1/2 pound 93% lean ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 2 1/2 cups chicken bone broth
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Additional:
- 8 ounces pasta (e.g., Mafalda, Campanelle, bow-tie, broken lasagna noodles, Reginetti, or gluten-free)
- 3/4 cup part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Prepare Cheese Mixture: Combine cottage cheese, Parmesan, and parsley in a bowl. Set aside.
- Cook Meat Sauce: Brown ground beef in a skillet with salt. Add olive oil, onion, and garlic. Stir in crushed tomatoes, broth, and basil. Simmer.
- Add Pasta: Stir in pasta and cook until al dente.
- Layer Cheese and Finish: Mix in the cheese mixture. Top with mozzarella. Cover and cook until cheese melts.
Notes
- This recipe allows for flexibility with pasta choices, so feel free to use your favorite shape.
- You can customize the dish with additional vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg